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Ashley and Jason's Wedding August 27, 2011

2011-09-21T16:24:00.011-06:00

I photographed Ashley and Jason's wedding a few weeks ago and what a fun-filled day we had. The weather was perfect....very hot and sunny. We were all melting!! What an amazing couple and what wonderful friends and family they both have. I enjoyed meeting everyone!!

Ashley, thank you for your kinds words. I am very moved and I can't wait to show you and Jason all of your pictures. Enjoy the teaser!!

Updated Website

2011-03-05T11:03:00.015-07:00

Finally I have updated my webpage. I have tons of work, but decided to put my digital work only on my site. I love my images that I captured on film and over the many years of shooting, I have quite the collection, but I got to move with the digital times. These are a few of my favorite images photographed with my Hasselblad 503cw...I love this camera!! It was a tank, but the images it created (and me of course LOL!!) were outstanding. Enjoy!!

Starting Something New

2010-06-08T15:01:00.010-06:00

It's been a while since I have blogged and I wanted to share with you all that I will be starting a pet photography business. I love photographing animals, especially my furbaby Charlotte and her BFF Maggie and I have volunteered for Pet Rescue Magazine, it just seemed like the right fit. My website will be up soon and I will post the link.

New Year, New Attitude

2010-01-08T10:20:00.009-07:00

It's amazing to me that another year has come and gone. 2009 was a year of big changes for me, some of which were positive and some not so great. But in the end, everything worked out the way it was supposed to. This year I am going in with a new attitude and a more positive outlook because life is too short to dwell on past mistakes. I want to be able to say "YES I CAN" rather than "NO I CAN'T". So here's to a more happy and positive me in 2010!!!

Don't I Know You From Somewhere!!

2009-11-10T17:49:00.006-07:00

My last wedding of the season and one of my favorites. I thought Michelle was stalking me...she seemed to show up at every wedding I was photographing. Turns out she knew all the brides and/or families and knew by the time it was her turn she wanted me to photograph her wedding. Funny story really and I was honoured. It was a gorgeous fall day until the very end when the wind picked up and it started to rain, very lucky!! A few of my favorites.

What a Cute Couple

2009-09-07T18:48:00.012-06:00

Brandon and Ashley got married a few weeks ago. What a cute couple they make!! The day was filled with warm sunny weather and a fun group of people. This picture totally captures the true spirit of their love for eachother...all the best to you both.

More June Wedding

2009-08-31T20:37:00.017-06:00

A few more of my favorites from Peter and Rebecca's Wedding.

June Wedding

2009-06-09T19:41:00.013-06:00

This was as my first wedding of the season and thank god it didn't rain....well after the formals it did.....so close!! This couple is so cute together and have had this wedding planned for well over a year. It was a special day and I met some incredible people along the way. Here are a few of my favorites I wanted to share with you....more to come.

Prrrrrrrrrrrfect

2009-05-13T22:04:00.012-06:00

I visited Forget Me Not Cat Sanctuary for the February cover of Pet Rescue Magazine. This not-for-profit Cat Sanctuary Society provides a loving home to cats that are feral, old, sick or injured. June Volsky, the Director, showed me around and introduced me to all the cats each having their own story to tell. These are a few of my favorites. Visit their website at http://www.forgetmenotcats.com/

Pet Rescue Magazine

2009-05-13T21:32:00.003-06:00

I am still volunteering my photography to Pet Rescue Magazine and enjoying it very much. Above are the last two issues that I photographed.

Long Winter

2009-05-13T21:07:00.006-06:00

This winter has been long and I am finally looking forward to the warmer weather. It has been a busy four months....looking for a house, moving in and now renovating it. So last month we got away to Canmore for the Easter weekend and enjoyed some R & R. Now we are making plans for the summer and going to enjoy every minute of it including making the house a home.

A New Year

2009-01-06T20:11:00.010-07:00

I haven't been blogging for a while.....been quite consumed by the holidays and all the fuss. I must admit Christmas isn't really my favorite holiday and this year was a little different....just me, Charlotte and my parents. My Sister and her family stayed in BC. I also spent some quality time with my close friends too....which I think makes the holidays complete. 2009 is going to be awesome!! I look forward to each and every moment of it all......to making new friends and experiencing new things.....woohoo!!!

Let it snow....let it snow....let it snow

2008-11-11T11:30:00.013-07:00

Woke up this morning to a snow covered city.....so beautiful. Not sure if it will stay, but the snow on the trees and the quiet of the city makes me thankful for the small things. Charlotte just loves the snow. We went for a walk and she was ripping around the field and eating all the snow.....she is so cute and funny.

BFF

2008-11-10T21:38:00.011-07:00

Over the course of about 8 months Charlotte has played and frolicked with a dog named Maggie. When they get together it's like two crazy kids running around......they get along so well. Todd, Maggie's owner, has trained her quite well and Maggie retrieves the ball and will bring it right back to his hand where as Charlotte will prance around, show off her cuteness and then drop it a few yards away. We sure get our exercise running around with these two!! It's so great when your furbaby has a BFF.....brings a little tear to my eye!!!

This Is Me.......Now

2008-11-05T10:58:00.012-07:00

I have been going through some big changes in my life these past few months, changes that are for the better. I have found a new sense of freedom and my life is heading down a path that is exciting, scary, but hopefully rewarding. I am looking forward to this new chapter in my life, a new me!! I am also looking forward to spending more time with family and friends, making new friends and just hanging out with Charlotte. I am confident that this is my time to shine and be all that I can be......to the future and to being happy again!!!

More Covers For Pet Rescue Magazine

2008-11-03T21:30:00.003-07:00

October and November covers for Pet Rescue Magazine.....amazing people and even more amazing animals. Great job everyone!!!

Sexy

2008-10-12T15:01:00.010-06:00

My girlfriend Chantel asked me if I would do some boudoir pictures of her and I jumped at the chance. I have never photographed anything like this before and we were both excited. I turned my guest bedroom into a funky set with props and a woven rug on the wall....Chantel went shopping for her sexy outfit, we had a blast. These are a few of my favorites.....more to come!!! Chantel you sexy kitten you!!!

E Session

2008-10-12T14:27:00.017-06:00

I photographed Rebecca and Peter on a beautiful sunny fall day in September. I couldn't believe how warm it was, but we were trying to hide from the bright sun and find some shady areas with the wonderful warm colors of fall. I hope the weather is nice for their June 09 wedding, according to Rebecca it always rains in June. I will cross my fingers and toes it stays dry. Looking forward to it....you're both a wonderful couple!!

Pet Rescue Magazine

2008-09-06T10:49:00.010-06:00

As you know I have been volunteering my photography skills to Pet Rescue Magazine and wanted to share with you the three covers that I have photographed. Virginia adds the final touches to the cover and puts the entire magazine together before print.....awesome job!! This is a wonderful magazine that comes out monthly and is free. We have some great people who share their time and energy to put this magazine together. If you have a story to share or want to make a donation please contact petrescuemag@shaw.ca

Road Trip

2008-08-25T17:49:00.005-06:00

Still on vacation, but last week was so crazy busy I am finally getting away for a few days....yeh!!! Can't wait. I love this vacation thing and not going to work, I could sure get use to this!!!

Seanna and Tacoma

2008-08-25T17:27:00.007-06:00

Last friday I had the pleasure to photograph Seanna Collins and her wonderful dog Tacoma for Pet Rescue Magazine. Seanna is so amazing and friendly and Tacoma was the crazy, happy puppy who wouldn't sit still for anything. It all worked out and we got some fantastic shots. Thanks Seanna for allowing me in your home.....it was so nice to meet you and Tacoma. Enjoy your pictures. And thank you Pet Rescue Magazine for letting me take these pictures for your magazine, you all rock!!!

Vacation

2008-08-16T14:35:00.008-06:00

Finally.........on vacation for three weeks. Have nothing planned and loving the fact that I can stay up late, sleep in and just fly by the seat of my pants!!! Charlotte is going to enjoy the fact that I will be home all day and not at work....yipee!!! The picture above describes what I will be doing for the next three weeks.

What Matters Most

2008-07-26T19:21:00.007-06:00

Charlotte is my pride and joy and she loves playing fetch. She is turning one on July 31 and can't wait to spend the next 14 or so years with my furbaby. I had a pretty crazy day at work on friday moving into our new work stations and so I had to stay late to finish up some work. No matter what happens at work and how crazy things can get, I can always come home and be greeted at the door by Charlotte and then all my troubles go away.

Crazy Weather

2008-07-26T19:10:00.006-06:00

This summer has had a sloooooooooow start here in Alberta. It has been hot, cold, hot, cold and everything inbetween. Had horific thunderstorms with hail and when the storm is over some amazing sunsets. Also had a rainbow over the house too. Not sure if it's global warming or just typical Alberta!! On vacation the last two weeks of August and first week of September so hopefully summer will stick around.

Rescue 100

2008-06-08T13:51:00.020-06:00

Last Wednesday I went out to Ardrossan and photographed the "Resuce 100" horses for Pet Rescue Magazine. What beautiful creatures...hard to believe that they were starving to death, just look at them now. They are all up for adoption and need good homes. It was such an amazing evening....I was so amazed. Find out more at www.rescue100.com/

Love

2008-06-03T22:17:00.008-06:00

On the same day as the sisters shoot I had a chance to photograph Nicole and her fiance Tim. A wonderful couple that soon will be leaving for Northern California to spend the next year so Tim can attend Stanford. Have a wonderful wedding in the Mayan Riviera, Mexico and all the best in your new life together!!

Sisterly Love

2008-05-27T00:11:00.010-06:00

This past weekend I photographed four amazing Sisters. I can't say enough about these wonderful woman.....what a treat it was to get together and shoot some fun pics. These girls are so close and one is leaving the foursome to get married and move to the United States with her husband....she will be missed. These images truly capture what family is all about. No matter where life takes you, you are still close to eachothers heart......I had a blast with you all, thank you!!

Here...Kitty....Kitty

2008-05-26T23:31:00.018-06:00

This past Sunday I volunteered for Pet Rescue Magazine and photographed some kittens that are up for adoption. The second picture made the front cover......what a cutie!! We adopted our puppy Charlotte from a rescue organization called S.C.A.R.S. and I just love these organizations for what they do for animals; all the volunteers and effort spent. You can contact S.C.A.R.S. at http://www.scarscare.org/ Also if you would like more information about the kittens or any adoption, please contact Pet Rescue Magazine at petrescuemag@shaw.ca or rescuemag@shaw.ca

Woohoo!!!

2008-05-19T18:22:00.004-06:00

It was a hot day in the city today and so we hopped in the car for some fun in the park....Woohoo!!!!!!

Awe Moment

2008-05-18T11:23:00.003-06:00

I love the summers in Alberta, so beautiful with lots of blue skies and sunsets. Summer is finally arriving and I shot this picture looking outside my living room window.

Charlotte

2008-04-05T12:43:00.005-06:00

I just love my fur baby Charlotte.....and I love photographing her. This is one of my favorite pictures to date because I adore that scruffy face of hers!! Soooooooooo cute!!

Is winter over.....?

2008-03-29T14:54:00.022-06:00

It is a lazy day for me, wishing the weather would get a little warmer and the snow would disappear. I am imagining hot weather and being out and about not worrying if I need my yak-trax on the bottom of my shoes so I won't slip on the ice....which I did a month ago and my butt is still healing!!!! I think Charlotte is wishing for warmer temperatures and running around the garden, right now it is an icy mess and it just won't melt. Next weekend I am off downtown on a photoshoot of four wonderful sisters who have amazing beauty and spirit....can't wait. Until then, stay warm!!!

Weddings 2007

2008-02-16T14:22:00.099-07:00

Last summer I met some amazing couples and shared in some special moments photographing their wedding. I had such a good time and many laughs all around. We had some rain and hot, hot weather, but the couples didn't mind. The pictures prove that regardless of what challenges mother nature has to offer, we can still have a wonderful time. Thank you Gayle and Kevin, Marie and Richard, Kathryn and Graham, and Tracey and Richard for allowing me to photograph your special day.

My Dad's 60th

2008-02-15T18:43:00.025-07:00

It was my Dad's 60th birthday February 1st...wow I can't believe it. What do you give to parents who seem to have everything and don't want anything. I decided to give him a custom framed photograph that I took in Jasper last fall. I just love this picture.....I love trees. It will hang on his wall and be a little reminder of me.

Jay and Heather 2008

2008-02-15T16:41:00.007-07:00

Friends Jay and Heather got married in Cuba last November and decided to have a reception at home in January. I was asked to take some pictures of the event......what a lovely event it was. Good food, good drink and above all...good company. This image describes what a fun and wonderful couple they are. Thank you for letting me be a part of your day!!

My First Blog

2008-02-15T15:58:00.001-07:00

Hello....this is exciting, my first blogspot. I am in the process of updating my website and will hopefully have this up and running soon. My puppy Charlotte has just had her surgery and I am nursing her back to health, but all she wants to do is play, play and more play. We are getting a little cabin fever.....more time for me to blog!! Chat soon